Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936


George Durant at New York between 1946 and 1947. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce and operated by Stockard Steamship Co. under WSA / Maritime Commission Service Agreement Form GAA / BB (General Agent Agreement / Bare Boat Charter Agreement).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:World Ship Society

The unknown sponsor and her launching party on Aug 7th 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

Christen the George Durant on Aug 7th 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives

George Durant slides down way No.5 on Aug 7th 1943 at North Carolina SB Co.,Wilmington,NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy:National Archives